Alan Blinder

Alan Blinder is a national correspondent for The New York Times, specializing in education in America. He has been with The Times since 2013 and previously covered the American South, golf, and college sports. His work has taken him to more than 35 states as well as Asia and Europe. As an education reporter, he focuses on topics such as the business of education, education politics, pandemic effects, pedagogy, and admissions practices. He also covers college sports due to his background in that area. Blinder is committed to upholding journalistic ethics and does not donate to education advocacy groups or political candidates. He can be contacted at alan.blinder@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/alan-blinder

80%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • However, in one article, the author mentions that Columbia University is part of a settlement but does not disclose specifics about their involvement or guilt in the case.
  • The author has a history of covering education and politics without any clear personal biases.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any personal conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

62%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author states that dozens were arrested at N.Y.U. and Yale on Monday, but also mentions that at New York University, protesting students were arrested on Monday night.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The author uses sensationalism by stating that five universities have agreed to pay $104.5 million, but this is not accurate as it implies that they were found guilty of wrongdoing when in fact they settled out of court.

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Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 California's Legislative Black Caucus proposes 14 reparations bills to tackle racial disparities, including banning forced prison labor and affirmative action policies. The measures aim to lessen gaps in education, food security, and violence. With a $12 million budget allocation for related proposals, the state could lead the nation in reparations efforts despite opposition.
Columbia University Protests: Antisemitism Surges, Leading to Arrests and Campus Unrest Across the US

Columbia University Protests: Antisemitism Surges, Leading to Arrests and Campus Unrest Across the US

Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 In April 2024, antisemitic protests at Columbia University and other US colleges escalated into tense environments, leading to remote classes and arrests. The situation was triggered by a surge in harassment against Jewish students, linked to the conflict in Gaza and Israel. Protests affected universities such as NYU, Yale, and Harvard. President Biden met with lawmakers to condemn anti-Jewish hatred amidst clashes between protesters and university police forces.
Elite Universities Settle Lawsuit for Price-Fixing Financial Aid, Raising Concerns about Transparency in Admissions Processes

Elite Universities Settle Lawsuit for Price-Fixing Financial Aid, Raising Concerns about Transparency in Admissions Processes

Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024 Five elite universities, including Brown University and Columbia University, have settled a lawsuit accusing them of price-fixing when it comes to financial aid. The schools will pay $104.5 million collectively to settle the case that accused them of violating an agreement to be need-blind in their admissions processes.